Section 25 (Starting): Starter: Removal

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REMOVE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION See REMOVAL .
REMOVE OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK GUIDE SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE NO. 1 EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT INSULATOR (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE NO. 3 EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT INSULATOR
1. Remove the 3 bolts and No. 3 exhaust manifold heat insulator.
Fig 1: Locating Exhaust Manifold Heat Insulator Bolts
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REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY
1. Detach the 11 claws and remove the terminal upper cover
  
  Fig 2: Removing Terminal Upper Cover
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2. Disconnect the starter connector.
3. Remove the nut and disconnect the wire harness.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Starter Connector And Wire Harness Nut
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4. Remove the 2 bolts and starter assembly
  
  Fig 4: Locating Starter Assembly Bolts
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5. Remove the nut and terminal lower cover.
  
  Fig 5: Locating Terminal Lower Cover Nut
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6. Remove the flywheel housing side cover.
Fig 6: Removing Flywheel Housing Side Cover
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